2002 Eagle Talon vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, 2002 Eagle Talon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Protege. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Protege would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Eagle Talon (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Protege weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Eagle Talon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Eagle Talon (290 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2002 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege. 2000 Mazda Protege has automatic transmission and 2002 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2002 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mazda Protege will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Eagle Talon | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
Make | Eagle | Mazda |
Model | Talon | Protege |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 164 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |